Departments and Subjects

Foundation Stage
Kindergarten

The Foundation Stage for Kindergarten children aged 3 to 5 is child-centred and oriented towards practical applications, social development and acquiring the skills, knowledge and understanding required to interact in a changing world. Encouragement and support are provided for children to achieve their full potential in a caring and stimulating environment in which the learning process is positive and meaningful.

Learning through structured play and regular educational visits are an integral part of the Foundation Stage. Arabic as prescribed by the Ministry of Education is also taught.

Classes are well served by individual class libraries, a well-resourced school library, computer laboratories, a music studio and a dedicated Kindergarten play area.

Parents and staff work collaboratively to ensure that academic and social skills are easily transferable. 'Open Days' are organized to provide parents with opportunities to meet and discuss their children with teachers.

Core Subjects	Foundation Subjects
English [Reading and Writing]	Art
Mathematics	Music
Science	Physical Education
Social Studies	Information and Communication Technology

The Junior School
Key Stage 1 [Years 1 and 2]
Key Stage 2  [Years 3 to 6]

The Junior School programme follows Key Stages 1 and 2 using the programmes of study of The National Curriculum for England. Teachers work to the designated Performance Levels and Attainment Targets.

Key Stage 1 continues to build on the foundations laid in the Kindergarten. The learning process is child-centred, enabling pupils to think for themselves, encouraging initiative, innovation and participation.  Progress is monitored carefully through regular assessments.

 Subjects in Key Stage 1 and 2 [Years 1 to 6]

Core Subjects	Foundation Subjects
English	Art
Mathematics	Music
Science	Physical Education
History	Arabic
Geography	Personal and Social Education
Information and Communication Technology	Islamic Studies (for Muslim students only)
French [from Year 5 onwards]

The House System followed in the
school enables students to participate in a variety of competitive activities from Year 1 to Year 6 thereby enhancing the leadership skills and team spirit in the students.  A wide range of educational visits is offered to encourage learning outside the school boundaries.

In Years 4, 5 and 6, after school extra-curricular programmes are provided for children to participate in a wide range of activities such as drama, choir, computers, art and craft, cooking and various sports. A number of school clubs provides students with additional opportunities to acquire leadership skills, enhance their natural abilities and develop skills in new interest areas.

The Junior School programme is backed by a well-resourced school library, computer laboratories, a music studio, a multi-purpose auditorium, English support resources, art studios, an audio-visual room, and well equipped sports facilities.

The Senior School
Key Stage 3 [Years 7 to 9]
Keystage 4 [Years 10 and 11]
Years 12 and 13

Key Stage 3 lays the foundations for IGCSE options in Year 10. Assessment is continuous and aims for targets established in The National Curriculum for England. In Year 9 students sit the ‘Check Point’ examinations as an internal monitoring exercise to ensure that our students match the best levels of U.K. schools.

 Subjects in Key Stage 3 [Years 7 to 9]

Core Subjects	Foundation Subjects
English Language	Art and Design
English Literature	Physical Education
Mathematics	Business studies [an introductory course in Year 9]
History	Arabic
Geography	Islamic S tudies (for Muslim students only)
Science	Personal and Social Education
Computer science
French

Keystage 4 [Years 10 and 11] 
In Key Stage 4, the IGCSE curriculum is introduced and students are required to select 8 subjects from the following options:

•	English [compulsory]
•	Mathematics [compulsory]
•	Physics
•	Chemistry
•	Biology
•	English Literature
•	History
•	Geography
•	Art and Design
•	Computer Studies
•	Business Studies
•	French
•	Arabic

Years 12 and 13
Students in Year 12 and 13 appear for AS and A Level GCE. A wide range of subjects are available to prepare students for career opportunities and onward higher education. Subjects options for Year 12 and 13 include:

•	Literature in English
•	Mathematics
•	Chemistry
•	Physics
•	Biology
•	Computer Studies
•	Business Studies
•	Geography
•	History

Year 12 & 13 Work  Experience Programme
Students are assigned tasks which include helping at the Reception Desk, helping in the Library, assisting Kindergarten teachers, assisting PE teachers in Foundation Stage and Keystage 1, assisting Computer teachers in Foundation Stage and Keystage 1.
 
Professionals from the community are invited to speak to our senior students about career opportunities and representatives from universities world-wide are also invited to address our students regarding higher education.